St. Lucia is instantly recognisable with its iconic volcanic Pitons guarding the active Soufrière volcano. scene as storied as its dramatic peaks. This island, once the most fought over in the Caribbean due to its fertile lands, saw sugar plantations rise and fall alongside the slave trade in the 1700s. The mid-20th century, however, ushered in a shift to bananas as the island’s primary crop. Despite this change, rum production has thrived since 1931. Today, a single distillery creates a diverse range of rum with a unique combination of double-retort pot stills and column stills. This popular cruise port and honeymoon destination is a rum lovers paradise.
Ageing: Tropical ageing
Sugar cane season: January to June
Av Temps: 24°C to 31°C (75°F to 88°F)
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